Convert the Polar Equation to Rectangular Form $r = - 5 \cos \theta$

question 270

Multiple Choice

Convert the polar equation to rectangular form. $r = - 5 \cos \theta$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 5 x = 0\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 5 = 0\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 5 x = 0\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 5 y = 0\)
• E) \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 5 y = 0\)

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